To Windshield or.....

[Dasmoetorhead]

I gave it another try today, and my initial reaction might have been a tad harsh. There is wind noise because it's hitting my helmet from the lower edge of the helmets chinguard and up over the top. No abnormal buffeting, even at 95 mph. My Brother reminded me to try earplugs. That in itself will fix the noise. I have a HJC I 90 modular helmet, and I'm not sure what type of noise rating it has, but it definitely contributes to the noise. I feel for such a small shield it protects pretty well. So I'm leaving it on for further testing. I think it may grow on me. I did notice the front of the bike squirm around a bit at hwy speeds when hit by a good cross breeze. The front-end seems to get lighter. Never experienced that on a bike that had a windshield before. Didn't do that at all with the gauge spoiler.

 

[Hypurone]

Nobody had mentioned the Route 129 windshield from BRP. How does it compare to the F4 or Madstad?

I was just about to mention it! I have one on my F3S and it is perfect for me... I too wanted to keep mine low profile but am dealing with long lasting injuries that necessitated a change... I was a 2 wheel guy and love more air than not and the 129 gives me that plus enough protection that my injuries don't scream at me constantly...

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I was just about to mention it! I have one on my F3S and it is perfect for me... I too wanted to keep mine low profile but am dealing with long lasting injuries that necessitated a change... I was a 2 wheel guy and love more air than not and the 129 gives me that plus enough protection that my injuries don't scream at me constantly...
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How did you tint the windshield?

 

[Hypurone]

How did you tint the windshield?

I had it done with vinyl wrap on the backside and PPF on the frontside...

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Looks Good :b2b:

 

[IADawg24]

I installed the 20" Madstad on my spyder. So far I am liking it.

 

[Motorcycledave]

The Madstad is the way to go it is all around the best one out there

 

[Texas Al]

When I had the 2017 F3 S Daytona I had two windshields. One for around town and one for longer trips. Both were BRP so all I had to do was change our the shield and use the same hardware.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I'm warming up to the Route 129. I think it's a keeper. I totally enjoy the protection it provides, and IMHO it's the best looking shield for the F3S.

 

[hut1]

Just installed my 129 yesterday and took it for a spin today. I agree, the lines fit the F3S perfectly. I was against adding a shield, but I began to notice tightness in my back and shoulders even though I try to relax when riding. After just 25-30 miles today, I can tell that this will make a big difference. I give it :2thumbs:

 

[Sarge707]

I have the Blue Ridge which provides excellent wide coverage and top it off with the MRA touring screen on top set at about 80 degrees.
At 6 feet easily see a couple inches over the top but feel very little wind turbulance. What I like is I always see well over it and have a more open feeling around me. Not thrilled about the appearance BUT I feel very little wind and look well over it ALL the time.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I've concluded that the pros out weigh the cons of the Route 129 shield. Not just because I bought it either. I tell it like it is. I didn't care for it at 1st, and noted that. Truthfully I didn't give it a good try. I'm not taking it off, so that should say something. I'm not a fan of tall windshields. I just don't like the look of them on the Spyder. IMHO the 129 doesn't detract from the style of the F3s. Cheers!